As the planting season wraps up for rice growers, many farmers had to make tough decisions this year. Montna Farms has lands in three different areas supplied by water from…
NASS on Data Collection in California
Here’s a behind the scenes look for you into how our ag statistics work. USDA NASS Branch Chief Lance Honig discusses the use of information from California agriculture commissioners. Sabrina…
NASS Director Talks Census of Agriculture Numbers
…– 3.2-million farmers operated just over 2-million farms on some 915-million acres – all down from the 2007 census. National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Statistics Division Director Hubert Hamer has more…
Vilsack Renews Quest for Immigration Reform
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack renews his quest for immigration reform, by focusing on what it means to California agriculture. Quest for Immigration Reform For more of…
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill fills us in on crop progress around California for this week. Crop Progress Around the State…
Ag Commissioner Speaks Out on Pesticide Report
…Eric Lauritzen has faced some harsh media stories after a report on pesticide use near schools in 15 counties in California. His county was one studied in the pesticide report….
White House Report on Immigration Reform
Arturo Rodriguez A White House report projects that the elimination of immigrant labor in California could cause between $1.73-3.12 billion in short-term agricultural production losses, a significant portion of the…
Vilsack and CA Ag Leaders on the Importance of Commonsense Immigration Reform for California’s Economy
…Rodriguez and President of Nisei Farmers League Manuel Cunha. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments United Farm Workers Arturo Rodriguez comments President of Nisei Farmers League Manuel Cunha comments There are…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…enormous economic opportunity for rural America,” Vilsack said. “This funding will help farmers, ranchers and rural small business owners incorporate renewable energy and energy efficiency technology into their operations, create…
Future Drought Complications
Unknown problems will likely be on the horizon for all farmers as their season progresses. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says that some growers are wondering what future problems…
Quiet Season for Psyllids
Asian citrus psyllid statewide coordinator Bob Atkins says California is doing a good job of staying vigilant during the bug’s less active season. Atkins said even with the positive news,…
Market Round-up for Corn, Cattle, Hogs and Milk
…4.94. The lower trade reflected ideas that US farmers will have a window of opportunity this week to make decent progress on seeding corn. The market shrugged off a USDA…
9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
…CO 10. Kings CA The market value of agricultural products sold in California totals $42.6 billion, up $8.7 billion from 2007. At 5,845 farms, California is the top state using…
Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
…opportunities for farmers and ranchers, and provide access to capital, credit and disaster assistance for producers of all sizes. The Census also shows the potential for continued growth in the…